Conor Benn & The Need For Closure

Conor Benn & The Need For Closure For anyone who cares about the credibility of boxing, the last twelve months, and the seemingly never-ending Conor Benn story that surrounds his two failed VADA drug tests have been an utterly depressing period. Nothing about the whole shameful episode should be celebrated. Although some of those who … Continue reading Conor Benn & The Need For Closure

CHANTELLE CAMERON: I’M GOING IN THERE TO CAUSE DAMAGE 

CHANTELLE CAMERON: I'M GOING IN THERE TO CAUSE DAMAGE  'Il Capo' says she didn't receive recognition for beating Taylor Chantelle Cameron has told Matchroom’s Flash Knockdown podcast that she will beat Katie Taylor even more convincingly when they rematch for the undisputed Super-Lightweight marbles at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday November 25, live worldwide on DAZN. Flash Knockdown - Season 3 Episode … Continue reading CHANTELLE CAMERON: I’M GOING IN THERE TO CAUSE DAMAGE 

Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper: Blood, Guts & That Left Hook

Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper: Blood, Guts & That Left Hook It was a rematch three years in the making. The British fans craving their first taste of world heavyweight glory since the heady days of Bob Fitzsimmons travelled to Highbury with at least some semblance of hope, even if the form line and reality … Continue reading Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper: Blood, Guts & That Left Hook

A Boxing Memory: Mark Breland

A Boxing Memory: Mark BrelandThe boxing fan of the modern era probably only knows Mark Breland for his association with Deontay Wilder, and more specifically, the manner in which he was unceremoniously sacked as his trainer for simply doing the right thing. But the career of Breland is more than that. Much more. Breland turned … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Mark Breland

SKYE NICOLSON: STAYING PRO WILL PROVE THE RIGHT DECISION

SKYE NICOLSON: STAYING PRO WILL PROVE THE RIGHT DECISION Aussie star can take massive step towards World title glory on Friday after ditching Olympic goal Skye Nicolson believes her decision to stay pro and hunt World title glory will be vindicated on Friday night as she challenges Sabrina Maribel Perez for the interim WBC World Featherweight title at … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON: STAYING PRO WILL PROVE THE RIGHT DECISION

Natasha Jonas: “Mikaela Mayer brings the recognition, the profile, and the skills. That is the fight I want.”

Natasha Jonas: “Mikaela Mayer brings the recognition, the profile, and the skills. That is the fight I want.” “I’ve told them what I want, so we will see what they come up with.” Natasha Jonas. You don’t have to delve too deep into the often murky waters of boxing politics to know what the powers … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “Mikaela Mayer brings the recognition, the profile, and the skills. That is the fight I want.”

Louise Orton: ‘Sometimes, you have to risk it all for a dream, only you can see. This is my dream.’

Louise Orton: 'Sometimes, you have to risk it all for a dream, only you can see. This is my dream.' 'Every day, you have two choices. I will survive this day, or I will thrive this day. I chose to thrive to show the character of a champion.' Louise Orton turned professional in 2019. It took … Continue reading Louise Orton: ‘Sometimes, you have to risk it all for a dream, only you can see. This is my dream.’

Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.”

Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.”I have interviewed Skye Nicolson many times. But this time, she seems different. A fighter at peace. A fighter no longer chasing something that has gone. A fighter focussing on the here and now. And, … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.”

Jack Dempsey: The Twilight Years

Jack Dempsey: The Twilight Years The last thing an ageing Jack Dempsey needed in 1926 was Gene Tunney. Fighting many things, including three years of inactivity, Tunney, a fighter very much ahead of his time, was just all wrong for a sluggish heavyweight champion of the world who had lost plenty of what made him … Continue reading Jack Dempsey: The Twilight Years